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Dental News
Despite good oral hygiene, localised gingivitis can affect distant healthy areas in mouth
New research shows that localised gingivitis can induce changes in the oral microbiome and can lead to immune responses in distant healthy parts of the ...
Toothpaste containing synthetic tooth minerals can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride
POZNAŃ, Poland: Can we improve on the toothpaste we use to maintain clean teeth, preventing medical issues that spiral from poor dental health? Most ...
Ability to chew properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes
Health care providers are recommended to check the teeth of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), in a new study conducted by the University at Buffalo. ...
Master’s in Clinical Periodontics which allows dentists to build on their skills while continuing to practice
Dr. David van As explains the value of studying for a Master’s in Clinical Periodontics while continuing to practice: “I enrolled on the College of ...
Diabetes and toothlessness together worsen cognitive decline
A growing connection among diabetes, oral health, and dementia highlights the importance of dental care and diabetes management as we age. Having both ...
Periodontal disease more common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Exposing the immune system to citrullinated bacterial proteins is seen as a trigger for rheumatoid arthritis. The anti-citrullinated protein antibodies ...
Study suggests sugar consumption and early interruption of breastfeeding are risk factors for dental caries in infancy
The Brazilian study, published in journal Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, found that inclusion of sugar and early interruption of breastfeeding ...
School dental programme prevents 80% of cavities with one-time, non-invasive treatment
A study of nearly 3,000 school children has found that silver diamine fluoride, as well as sealants, protected against cavities. The liquid brushed onto the...
Enlisting dentists to help tackle obesity
LOUGHBOROUGH, UK: Most of the UK population visit their dentist annually, and researchers from Loughborough University think that this primary care health ...
Males account for more than 60% of speakers at UK dental conferences
LEEDS, UK: Researchers from the University of Leeds and the University of Liverpool examined the gender balance of invited speakers at dental conferences ...
Dental procedures present low risk of aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2—study
BRISTOL, UK: The largest study to date specifically measuring aerosol generation in dental settings found that many common procedures produced negligible ...
University successfully integrates teaching of hygiene therapists with dentists
PLYMOUTH, UK: In dental practices, pre-established attitudes and hierarchies can often result in each member of a dental team having specific and separate ...